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  • Former Vietnam Pilot and POW shares his story at Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force retired Col. Leon "Lee" Ellis recently visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, to share his remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and service. A former Vietnam War fighter pilot and prisoner of war (POW), Ellis captivated audiences with stories of survival and the leadership lessons he

  • Combat Shield tests 35th FW fighter readiness

    The 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) conducted an annual Combat Shield assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 4-8, 2024, evaluating the readiness and effectiveness of 35th Fighter Wing (FW) F-16 Fighting Falcon defensive systems. The assessment focused on testing the integration of

  • Plowing Ahead: Snow Rodeo 2024

    The Snow Rodeo demonstrates the 35th Fighter Wing’s heavy machinery expertise, a crucial skill set for maintaining mission capability during winter conditions and strengthening the Indo-Pacific’s goals of resilience, innovation, and preparedness.

  • Wild Weasel Walk-through: 35th MXS Munitions Flight

    The 35th Fighter Wing command team conducted a Wild Weasel Walk-through of the 35th MXS Munitions Flight, receiving hands-on experience assembling munitions and seeing how the flight contributes to the Misawa mission.

  • Guard and Protect 2024

    Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member take cover during the Guard and Protect training during exercise Keen Sword 25, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S.

  • Beverly Sunrise 24-6: Air Superiority and Combat Readiness

    During Beverly Sunrise 24-6, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th Fighter Squadron engaged in simulated different scenarios to enhance combat readiness ensuring air superiority and deterrence through the Indo-Pacific region.